P.

E EXAMINATION (MINING ENGINEERING)

Number of
Sr. Subjects Questions
1M Part 1, Morning: 2 Hours, MCQ, Closed Book
1 Mathematics 5
2 Mechanics of Material 3
3 Fluid Mechanics 3
4 Stages in Mine Life Cycle 3
5 Mine Surveying 3
6 Rock Breakage 3
7 Load Haul Dump Operation in Mines 3
Number of questions 23
Number of questions to answer 20
1A Part 1, Afternoon: 2 Hours, Description, Closed Book
1 Stages in Mine Life Cycle 2
2 Mining Methods 2
3 Geomechanics 2
4 Materials Handling 2
5 Mine Ventilation 2
6 Drilling and Blasting 2
7 Mineral Processing 2
Number of questions 14
Number of questions to answer 10
2M Part 2, Morning: 2 Hours, MCQ and Description, Closed Book
1 Ethics 4
2 Geotechnical Engineering 4
3 Load Haul Dump Operation in Mines 4
4 Mine Safety 4
5 Mine Environmental Engineering 4
6 Mine Management 4
Number of questions 24
Number of questions to answer 20
2A Part 2, Afternoon: 2 Hours, Problem Solving, Closed Book
1 Geotechnical Design 2
2 Load Haul Dump Operation in Mines 2
3 Mine Ventilation 2
4 Mineral Economics 2
5 Controlled Blasting Techniques 2
6 Mine Design 2
Number of questions 12
Number of questions to answer 10
 Course Outlines PE
Part I Part II
Day One Day Two Day One Day Two

Afternoon

Afternoon

Afternoon

Afternoon
Morning

Morning

Morning

Morning
No. Subjects Topics

1 Mineral Prospecting and
Exploration
2 Mining Methods
3 Mine Operation, Planning and
Design
4 Mine Ventilation, Safety and
Health
5 Geotechnical Designs
6 Mine Management and
Economics
Methods and techniques; steps for exploration (conceptual phase,
prelimiary economic assessment scoping, prefeasibility study, final
x x x x x
feasibility study); resource/reserve clanification system; and other
related topics.
Surface and underground mining methods, quarrying, non-
conventional methods, underground and surface mine development, x x x x x
mine supports, mine drainage.
Mine capacity determination; material handling and transportation
equipment, facilities; mining equipment sizing and selection; drilling x x x x x x
and blasting; report writing.
Ventilation methods, tools and equipment; mine hazards, safety
practices, rule and regulations, accident prevention, first aid, mine
x x x x x x x
rescue, safety tools and equipment, gas, dust, noise, and illumination;
mine fire and explosion.
Geological mapping (e.g., geological structural model for stability
analysis); Hydrology (controlled methods for underground water
seepage and dewatering); Sampling techniques for rock and soil
testing (e.g., rock exploratory drilling, trenching, field samples);
Analysis and interpretation (e.g., chemical and physical properties of
the samples, rock mass classifications, ground stress); Geomechanics; x x x x
Surface and underground ground control analysis and design of shaft,
adit, slope and tunnel; Rock and soil treatment for stabilization (e.g.,
grouting for shaft, pit slope and tunnel stabilization and seepage
control)
Components of the managerial tasks; management skills, techniques
and tools; project management, production management.
Mine economics, economic analysis and financial analysis of a mining
x x x x x x
porject, feasibility studies and economic studies for mining projects;
mine project evaluation (tools and techniques); cost parameters and
mine financing.
 Course Outlines PE
Part I Part II
Day One Day Two Day One Day Two

Afternoon

Afternoon

Afternoon

Afternoon
Morning

Morning

Morning

Morning
No. Subjects Topics

7 Mine and Mineral Land Priciples and calculations in geodetic and mine surveying (levelling,
Surveying theodolite, EDM, total station); principles and applications of x x x x x x
geographical positioning system (GPS); Mapping.
8 Mineral Processing Comminution, classification, and benefication principles, solid//liquid
separation principles, hydrometallurgical principles; selection of x x x x
appropriate processing techniques, and related topics.
9 Mine Environment and Mining and the environment; sustainability and mining project
Reclamation planning; environmental management in mining: mineral exploration
and feasibility; development and construction; mining and processing x x x x x
operations; tailings and waste management; mine rehabilitation and
closure; mining and environmental laws, rules, and practices.
10 Mechanics of Material Physical properties of soil and rock; Strength-testing techniques,
interpretation of test results and application in mining; Rock
fragmentation (e.g., cutting/boring machines, drilling, blasting and
explosives); Rock fracture mechanism in blasting (e.g., special x x x x
blasting techniques: Pre-split blasting, Smooth-wall blasting, line
drilling); Excavatability of machines (i.e., cutting/boring machines,
drilling, blasting and explosives)
11 Fluid Mechanics Basic concepts of fluid mechanics, fluid statics, equation of fluid
motion, flow in pipes, flow in open channels, flow measurement in x
closed conduits, forces on immersed objects, unsteady flow.
 Course References
Item References
1 Lecture Notes on Principles of Rock Mechnics, (Min. 04017), A.G.T.I. Second Year, Semester – IV.
2 SME Handbook Vol-1 Mechanical rock breakage, 2nd Edition, Howard L. Hartman, Professor Emeritus of Mining Engineering, The
University of Alabama.
3 Lecture Note For Fifth Year, BE (Mining), Dr. Yu Maung, Associate Professor, Department of Mining Engineering.
4 Systematic Drilling and Blasting for Surface Excavations, Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, Dc
20314-1000.
5 Guideline of Tunnel Blasting Design and Operation, Dr. Yu Maung, Asso. Prof. (R), PE (0038) in Civil (Geotechnical), Rock
Mechanics/Geotechnical/Tunnel Engineering
6 Geotechnical site investigation, Code of practice, The South African Institution of Civil Engineering, January 2010.
7 Field Procedures Manual, Geotechnical Data Collection for Exploration Geologists
8 Geotechnical Considerations in Open Pit Mines, Guideline, Department of Minerals and Energy, Western Australia, 1999.
9 Geotechnical Considerations in UG Mines, Guideline Department of Industry and Resources, Western Australia, Issued: December
1997.
10 Geotechnical Analysis of Coal Mining and Reclamation Permit D-360-12 - Dysart Woods, Buckeye Forest Council, 11315 Jackson Dr.
Athens, OH 45701, Gennaro G. Marino, Ph.D., P.E.
11 Blast Design, Introduction to Blasting Techniques based primarily on the Explosives and Blasting Procedures Manual (Dick et al., 1987)
and the Blaster’s, Handbook (E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., 1978)
12 Hartman, H.L. & .Mutmansky, J.M, 2002, "Introductory Mining Engineering", Second Edition, JW&Sons, Inc.
13 Darling, P.(Edt.), 2011, "SME Mining Engineering Handbook", Third Edition, Soc.Min.Met.&Expl.,Inc.
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15 Bloomer, J.J., 2000. "Practical Fluid Mechanics for Engineering Applications", Marcel Dekker, Inc. NY.
16 Kavanagh, B.F., 2010. "Surveying With Construction Applications", Seventh Edition. Prentice Hall.
17 Hustrulid, W. et. al., 2013. "Opening Pit Mine Planning and Design", Volume I, CRC Press. NY.
18 Kennedy, B.A.(Edt.). 1990. "Surface Mining", Second Edition, SME.
19 "Caterpillar Performance Handbook", Edition 44, 2014.
20 "Mine Operation", Lecture Notes, Mining Engineering Department, YTU.
21 "Excavation Engineering I", Lecture Notes, Mining Engineering Department, YTU.
22 "Excavation Engineering II", Lecture Notes, Mining Engineering Department, YTU.
23 "Mine Management and Economics", Lecture Notes, Mining Engineering Department, YTU.
24 Tin Tun, 1982, "Ore Dressing I & II", Dept. of Met & Mat Sci, YTU.